nonsense
/ˈnɑnsɛns/
noun
- Words or ideas that have no meaning or make no sense.
- The baby's babbling sounded like nonsense to everyone.
- His explanation was complete nonsense and confused the whole class.
- Don't listen to that nonsense; it's not based on any facts.
- Foolish or unacceptable behavior.
- The teacher said she would not tolerate any nonsense in her classroom.
- The manager put an end to the nonsense during the meeting.
- Stop this nonsense and start working on your homework.
- Something that is silly, ridiculous, or not worth taking seriously.
- The movie was pure nonsense, but we laughed the whole time.
- All those rumors about aliens are just nonsense.
- I can't believe you spent money on that nonsense.
interjection
- Used to say that something is not true or is silly.
- "I can't do it." "Nonsense! You're perfectly capable."
- Nonsense — you don't need to apologize for being honest.
- Nonsense! That story has been proven false many times.